Adrian Bingham is Professor of Modern British History at the University of Sheffield and has written extensively on the popular press, gender and sexuality. He is co-editor of the journal Gender & History and a Senior Associate of History and Policy.

"A perfect way into the multi-layered history of the UK since 1945."—Matthew Worley, University of Reading"A thoughtful and invigorating reassessment of a crucial period of UK history. A thoroughly enjoyable read – highly recommended."—Richard Toye, University of Exeter"A valuable and wide-ranging study of the UK after 1945, showing how often the struggle to shape its future has been determined by arguments about its past."—Robert Saunders, Queen Mary University of London"A skillful analytical framework that will enrich further study."—Morning Star

• MapPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Seeking a RoleChapter 2: The Pursuit of Economic GrowthChapter 3: From Cradle to GraveChapter 4: A Disunited Kingdom?Chapter 5: People PowerChapter 6: Looking after Number 1AfterwordFurther ReadingNotes

Adrian Bingham is Professor of Modern British History at the University of Sheffield and has written extensively on the popular press, gender and sexuality. He is co-editor of the journal Gender & History and a Senior Associate of History and Policy.

"A perfect way into the multi-layered history of the UK since 1945."—Matthew Worley, University of Reading"A thoughtful and invigorating reassessment of a crucial period of UK history. A thoroughly enjoyable read – highly recommended."—Richard Toye, University of Exeter"A valuable and wide-ranging study of the UK after 1945, showing how often the struggle to shape its future has been determined by arguments about its past."—Robert Saunders, Queen Mary University of London"A skillful analytical framework that will enrich further study."—Morning Star

• MapPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Seeking a RoleChapter 2: The Pursuit of Economic GrowthChapter 3: From Cradle to GraveChapter 4: A Disunited Kingdom?Chapter 5: People PowerChapter 6: Looking after Number 1AfterwordFurther ReadingNotes

Adrian Bingham is Professor of Modern British History at the University of Sheffield and has written extensively on the popular press, gender and sexuality. He is co-editor of the journal Gender & History and a Senior Associate of History and Policy.

"A perfect way into the multi-layered history of the UK since 1945."—Matthew Worley, University of Reading"A thoughtful and invigorating reassessment of a crucial period of UK history. A thoroughly enjoyable read – highly recommended."—Richard Toye, University of Exeter"A valuable and wide-ranging study of the UK after 1945, showing how often the struggle to shape its future has been determined by arguments about its past."—Robert Saunders, Queen Mary University of London"A skillful analytical framework that will enrich further study."—Morning Star

• MapPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Seeking a RoleChapter 2: The Pursuit of Economic GrowthChapter 3: From Cradle to GraveChapter 4: A Disunited Kingdom?Chapter 5: People PowerChapter 6: Looking after Number 1AfterwordFurther ReadingNotes